Brazil breaks men’s 4×50 medley relay World Record as 6 teams shatter old mark
After Russia reset the men’s 4×50 medley relay World Record in prelims, no less than 6 teams crushed the mark in finals, led by world champs and new record-holders Brazil.
Americans Swap Three of Four Legs of Mixed 200 Medley Relay
Butterflier Felicia Lee will be the lone American holdover from prelims on the mixed 200 medley relay.
American Men Make Wholesale Changes for Finals of 800 Free Relay
The American men had the second-fastest 800 free relay in prelims, combining for a 6:55.02, but after seeing the dramatic…
2014 Can Am Para-swimming Championships start Friday at Kinsmen Sports Centre
Some of the biggest international showdowns are on the schedule for the 2014 Can Am Para-swimming Championships Friday to Sunday…
Junior World Record-holder Rosalia Nasretdinova scratches 50 fly after heats of SC Worlds
Only one swimmer has scratched out of a final or semifinal on day 2 of the Short Course World Championships, and the lone scratch comes in the women’s 50 fly.
How Fast Will You Swim in 2015?
It seems a little surreal to write that number—after all, where did 2014 actually go? With the inevitable turning of…
Katinka Hosszu Sets Meet Record in 100 IM, American Record in 4×50 Medley Relay Falls
Katinka Hosszu cleared yet another meet record this morning with her morning swim in the 100 IM.
Russia Breaks 4×50 Medley Relay World Record at Short Course World Championships
Stanislav Donets provided a quick lead-off split for Russia as they cleared the controversial old World Record in the 4×50 Medley Relay
2014 World Short Course Championships: Day Two Prelims Real-Time Recaps
France’s Florent Manaudou will get a chance to swim in his signature race, the 50 free, this morning, but he will get some stiff competition from Russia’s Vlad Morozov and Brazil’s Cesar Cielo.
3 Storylines to watch on day 2 of the 2014 Short Course World Championships
Sarah Sjostrom will have her first great shot at a gold medal on day 2, swimming the 50 fly, where she smashed the long course world record earlier this year.
World Record Race Video – Watch Mireia Belmonte go sub 2 minutes in 200 Butterfly scm
Swimming Video / Race Video is courtesy of Universal Sports Network, a SwimSwam partner.
USA Swimming Rules Chair Dan McAllen Appointed as NCAA Observer at Winter Nationals
At Wednesday’s coaches’ meeting at the 2014 Winter National Championships in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA Swimming Rules Chair Dan McAllen was…
Backstroke Wedges Will Be in Play at 2014 Winter Nationals for Non-NCAA Athletes
A rendering of the new Omega backstroke start ledges/wedges.
Did FINA Award the 2014 World Swimmer of the Year Too Early?
Mireia Belmonte has elbowed her way into the conversation for 2014’s Female Swimmer of the Year.
Us & You: 10 Big Things from Day 1 of Short Course Worlds
SwimSwam writers and SwimSwam readers team up to break down the big takeaways from Day 1 of the Short Course World Championships.
